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Interior Designers: Yatofu Creatives
- Area: 80 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Menu, Wienerberger, &Tradition, PERGO, Takt, +1
Helsinki: The Latest Architecture and News
Teemaa Teahouse / Yatofu Creatives
Snøhetta Wins Competition To Revitalize Urban Square in Helsinki
Snøhetta won the competition to redesign the Eliel and Asema Square in Helsinki, a public space neighbouring the city’s historic railway station, into a vibrant central hub. Developed together with Finnish practices Davidsson Tarkela Oy and WSP, the proposal aims to contribute to Helsinki’s strategy to increase green mobility by reconnecting the urban fabric to the rail station and framing a “porous new city block” that would foster a more diverse array of indoor and outdoor activities.
World's Greatest Places Include Revitalized Riverfronts, Affordable Artistic Incubators and Superlative City-States
Time magazine has released the World’s Greatest Places Of 2021, selecting 100 destinations from around the globe. With revitalized riverfronts, affordable artistic incubators, and superlative city-states, the list is a tribute to the built and natural environment that found a way “to adapt, build and innovate”, amidst the challenges of the past year.
Encompassing the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, London’s Design District, new repurposed spaces in Helsinki, Historic gems in South Korea, and Hanoi’s renewed life in the old quarter, the World’s Greatest Places Of 2021 has a considerable selection of architectural destinations.
Scandic Grand Central Hotel Helsinki / Futudesign
Helsinki Biennial Pavilion / Verstas Architects
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Architects: Verstas Architects
- Area: 187 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Expecon Oy, Stacon Oy, Paloässät Oy, Helsinki City Construction Services Stara
Bredanportti Apartments / Playa Architects
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Architects: Playa Architects
- Area: 3680 m²
- Year: 2020
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Designs Thermal Islands for Helsinki Energy Challenge
A trans-disciplinary team led by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has designed a series of islands for the Helsinki Energy Challenge. Titled Hot Heart, the project is based on an archipelago of heat-storing basins that will also serve as a hub for recreational activities. The “islands” will be home to tropical forests and ecosystems from around the world, bringing additional public space and a new educational attraction to the Finnish capital.
Daycare Center Lauttasaari / Arkkitehtitoimisto Luutonen Oy
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Architects: Arkkitehtitoimisto Luutonen Oy
- Area: 2500 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: STENI, Assa Abloy, Alavus Ikkunat Oy, Alfacom, Deutsche FOAMGLAS®, +7
The Urban Environment House / Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects
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Architects: Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects
- Area: 40900 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Aurubis
Kasvattamo Greenhouse / ROOH Studio
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Architects: ROOH Studio
- Area: 50 m²
- Year: 2020
Viikki Church / JKMM Architects
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Architects: JKMM Architects
- Area: 1600 m²
- Year: 2005
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Manufacturers: Loimuset Oy, Nikari, Royal-kaluste Oy
Naava Oasis Office Space / Fyra
Majamaja Wuorio Eco-Cabin / Littow Architectes
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Architects: Littow Architectes
- Area: 23 m²
- Year: 2020
Helsinki Olympic Stadium / K2S Architects + Architects NRT
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Architects: Architects NRT, K2S Architects
- Area: 42000 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Adobe, Archicad, AutoCAD, Piiroinen, Rhinoceros
JKMM Submits Winning Entry of the National Museum of Finland for Planning Approval
JKMM Architects, winners of the two-stage design competition to extend the National Museum of Finland has submitted the proposal entitled “Atlas” for outline planning permission. Schedule to be completed and to open to the public in 2025, the project is part of Finland’s on-going investment in culture during its post-pandemic recovery period.
K-Kampus / JKMM Architects
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Architects: JKMM Architects
- Area: 34200 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Louis Poulsen, +Halle, Aarnio originals, Arktis, Artek, +19
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Professionals: Haahtela, Ramboll, Sweco Finland Oy, Akukon, L2 Paloturvallisuus Oy, +1
Think Corner Helsinki University / JKMM Architects
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Architects: JKMM Architects
- Area: 13000 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Baumannn, Cacoon CACOON, Carl Anderson S ö er FRONT, Desks Planex, G ö essons SCREENIT, +12
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Professionals: Granlund Oy, Insin ööritoimisto Leo Maaskola Oy, Sweco Rakennetekniikka Oy